Minor Hardware Issues

Ok, we have had some minor bumps but who doesn't in this business. The HPX300's are going back and we are now getting the big brother the HPX500's. This will up our expenses by about 25% but that is why we are asking everyone to pitch in and help us out. We are still waiting for one blimp screen cover to arrive. The new mics truly do sound great after doing a few sound checks. The teaser should be available soon, it just needs some more effects tweaking. In an effort to always give you something to remember us by here is a little poem to help generate some donations.

-While sitting in my bathtub
Thinking up my greatest works
I really hope that one good film
Brings just a few good perks
Think, plan, strive, do
Sounds like a real strong start
Don't forget the financing
Or it will break your heart
Love what you do else you should quit
But always keep firm hold
We won't say no to the kind that clinks
But we love the type that folds-



Jallen

Please help make "Dirt Nap" a reality!

We now have a donation account set up with PayPal (top right of the page) and would love to have your help in making our short film "Dirt Nap" a reality. Below are the contribution levels and what you will receive in return for your donation:

- Contribution Tiers -
1000 dollar level: Associate Producer Screen Credit, DVD, Official Dirt Nap Cap, IMDB credit, Personal Interview and Photo with Directors

500 dollar level : Associate Producer Screen Credit, DVD, Official Dirt Nap Cap, IMDB credit

250 dollar level: Associate Producer Screen Credit, DVD, Official Dirt Nap Cap

100 dollar level: Screen Credit, DVD and Official Dirt Nap Cap

50 dollar level: Screen Credit plus DVD

25 dollar level: Screen Credit

Texas Frightmare Weekend

Just to share some news that the twitter site mentioned. Texas Frightmare Weekend is on April 30th through May 2nd. Both myself and Arlo will be there. But the really cool thing is that there is a Zombie Walk occuring on May 1st. We have setup a nice little filming appointment so we can document this event and share it with ya'll. Then later that night at Sheraton Hotel the official 'Dirt Nap' mixer will be thrown by us. The reason for this is to get our name out there in the film industry, show the 'Dirt Nap' teaser once it is complete and of course, beg for donations. More details will be shared as the time gets closer.

Jallen

Gear, Gear and more Gear

Yesterday the internals for the mic blimps arrived and today I got a quick peek at the story boards for Dirt Nap. But I think I should go back to the beginning and tell the story.

There I was working an IT contract, we went to eat BBQ as a team and this new guy Arlo mentions he writes screenplays, is into movies and has even created a teaser film for the internet. I tell him that I write screen plays too and perhaps we could talk later. A few days later me and Arlo go to lunch and bounce around some ideas we have come up with on our own. I mention I have short film idea 'Dirt Nap' and if I had some help I could produce it. Before you know it, we are researching camera types roughing out a budget and picking out accessories. I price everything out and email my want list off to every major equipment reseller I can find. (This was harder than I thought as I have learned that camera equipment is so flippin expensive that nobody wants to cut you a deal) Then I found my sales guy Joel at FullCompass.

Now comes the long wait as the gear arrives one box at a time. We ran into a few snags but the biggest drawback was the Panasonic AG-HPX300PJ cameras. These cameras use interlacing and thus when you actually move the camera too fast or a car drives through the frame too fast a strange effect called Rolling Shutter (limitation of 3mos) which actually skews the playback. But on the plus side we are trying to exchange the cameras for two of the Panasonic HPX500-EFP which uses a CCD technology. All the rest of the gear is here and in hand and is 100% compatible with the HPX500 so we shall see what happens.

Later
Jallen

"Dirt Nap" Synopsis

Mike’s life sucks.

He lives alone, eats junk food and works a job he hates. Returning home he finds yet another home owners association notice on his door. Having had it with people sticking their noses where they don’t belong, particularly the lady across the street with the ‘Yard of the Month’ sign boldly displayed, he begins to fume. If only he had a shovel…

Time to get my feet wet

Hello world ! (inside joke) My name is Jason or Jallen as the internet knows me. I am the other half of RAD FX. I was finally convinced by the powers that be to take the plunge into the online world of blogging. I was reluctant at first as I had held out for what seems like forever and I hate giving ground on something. I hope I actually have something worthwhile to say when the time comes for me to say it. Don't be shy to ask questions or make a comment, these are just a bunch of ones and zeros after all.

Enjoy
Jallen

Offical Film Title

"Dirt Nap" - its not what you might think!

Yep, that's the name, and here's a rough idea for a logo.

Teaser trailer coming soon...